• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I have large family and want to keep them safe.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Everyone loves it and we dont get the negative attitude that other 4x4's get.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes can't find any other car that offers as much as this car does for a large family who do alot of long journeys. Good all weather car snow,rain,floods muddy lanes etc.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    XC90 hybrid if it ever happens.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £26,995

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes ex Volvo uk demo with 6000 miles and petrol unwanted. List price 40k!

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Bought over phone from Volvo Leeds delivered to my office in London very helpful

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Smooth quiet does 22 mpg

    What's it like to park?

    Easy with big mirrors, reversing camera and sensors

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Some issues with Rear seat entertainment but upgraded earphones and added digital tv and now is fine.

    What's most practical about your car?

    7 seats can take all family in grandparents or load up for trip with dog and kids and not need roofbox.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Reversing camera, sat nav with traffic avoidance and ICE system can listen to IPOD while kids watch tv or dvd (12 disc)in back